No Viyathmaga members backing NPP

Colombo, November 26 (Daily Mirror) - While condemning claims that Viyathmaga members are backing the National People's Power (NPP) government, Cabinet Spokesman and Media Minister Nalinda Jayathissa today assured that no one from Viyathmaga has been appointed as Ministers or Ministry Secretaries.

A journalist raised a question regarding the appointment of Professor Kapila Perera as the Secretary to the Ministry of Transport, Highways, Ports, and Civil Aviation.

Responding to the query, Minister Jayathissa guaranteed that Professor Kapila Perera was not affiliated with Viyathmaga.

“Professor Kapila Perera was appointed solely based on his qualifications and past experience. The government considered his capabilities before appointing him to the current secretary position,” he explained.

The Minister also clarified that Dr Prasanna Gunasena, a dental surgeon elected from the Kandy district, is not the same individual as another person named Dr Prasanna Gunasena associated with Viyathmaga.